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Awesome thanks can't wait to pick it up. Is it refreshing like water or leave you thirsty like many protein drinks do?

I have beer occasionally and have no problems. Don't get drunk any faster than pre-op (damn!) and no issues with gas. Then again I have few issues with any foods.

sleep diet. I'd like to say I'm joking. Sleep as much as possible to avoid eating. Where is my therapist?....

Love the hummus and chicken! It's hidden bc it is literally no where to be found on their menu. You have to tell them you want to order something from the hidden menu. It's a stupid concept, why they wouldn't want everyone to have the healthy option..but whatevs totally worth it.

I have lupus and have noticed an improvement in my symptoms. I take hydroxychloroquine and haven't had a flair since sleeved Jan 23. This surgery seems, somehow, to put ppl into remission or seriously lessen the symptoms. It is unknown why. Kinda like how autoimmune disorders frequently remit during pregnancy. So be open with your rheumy but I don't think an autoimmune disorder is a reason not to get the sleeve. I think it may be more of a reason to go for it (and the added bonus to easier arthritic control with increased weight loss)!!

Your entires are great. What normal eating! Do you still measure everything or are those guesses? When you were still losing but at te point when you could stomach most foods, did you allow yourself rice and alcohol and all? Or do you ink eat that now that you're on maintenance? I ask bc I find myself stuffing to just eat Protein and want rice and fruit and all as well. Thanks and awesome work!

Oh apples how I adore thee. Am a 4 months out and have been eating apple with skin for about a month. I have no issues but then again I have no issues with any foods (a blessing an a curse!)

First, stop and congratulate yourself for having lost 38 pounds and for coming here for help! Okay, now think about what you're saying. You are eating smaller portions of normal food? GASP...like a 'normal' person?! So you aren't only eating Protein and no carbs. That's okay. There are many here who are successful eatin a varied and unrestricted diet. But you mention unhealthy habits...rather than a varied diet are you instead just eating 'junk' food or food with little in the way of nutritional value? Are you getting enough protein as per your nutritionist? My vote is don't stress over the diet unless you 1) aren't seeing results, 2) aren't meeting basic energy requirements and/or 3) have low energy. Sounds like you're meeting criteria three. And for that I would think about making small changes that will give you more energy for meal planning and for exercise. A small change may be meal planning for a week, chatting everything you eat and seeing where you can improve, packing a lunch three times a week for work, etc.No need for a whole makeover when small changes will do. I personally think exercise is what gives me the energy to care about my food intake. I realize that may seem backward. Can you stay awake 10 min later three times a week and stretch? Stretching loosens the muscles and relaxes you and at least for me primes my body to crave working out. Then you can add in small bits of exercise. Doesn't need to be all or nothing. Just my thoughts. But you can do this and give yourself credit for all accomplished so far.

I wish I knew that the only foods that restrict me are healthy, less 'tasty' food. I can eat chips and ice cream and candy all day but only a few ounces of tuna or chicken. So in the end it's still 100% up to you! Kinda wish I had more reactions to fatty or carb-y meals.

Sounds like y'all had relationship problems before the surgery so naturally those won't go away. I wonder If you were ever 'okay' with this 'unique' relationship or if you did how a lot of women do and put up with it or convince yourself you're happy bc you don't think you deserve more. If he does not feel attracted to you now that you are losing weight an probably feeling more attractive, maybe he is threatened by your newfound confidence and swagger. I hate to say this and maybe this is just my warped opinion, but I think women can fall into a controlling relationship when they are overweight and certain men can use those 'fat insecurities' we have to get what they want (ie a 'unique' relationship). Just my two cents and it may be I think this way bc I had a controlling boyfriend as well who I now realize loved me as far as he could throw me... And I was over two hundred pounds so not very far! Good luck to you. I say do you and nurture your own happiness outside of the relationship. You change and he will be forced to.

Sleeved jan 23 Height 5' Highest weight 222 Surgery weight 204 (40ish bmi) Current weight 160 (31.9 bmi) Activity: 5-6 days a week plus job where on feet all day. So high activity. Started doing 40min of running/walking intervals and heavy weight training that have knocked off many more inches than the scale shows. All at our own pace!

Just get a tea. I get their vanilla rooibos and sometimes add a dash of skim milk or just as is with a packet of honey. You can also get a nonfat sugar free latte for about 110 cals for a small. Worth it if you're out with friends and want a treat

I eat some chocolate. I also give myself permission to be a little cranky and a to be imperfect with my food choices. Two days or so a month of having a chic fil a mini icecream Sunday won't kill me. Or you can try preemptively dealing with it by exercising more as that also helps curb the carb monster

I save mine. I have the space in my attic. I save the clothes I love and give away the ones I wouldn't wear again no matter my size. I keep them bc I never know where life will take me. I have had many affairs with weight loss only to gain it back, so for me saving the clothes takes some of the pressure off. But I don't clutter my closet of cute smaller clothes with them.

I say go for it...but just a little bit! I have a piece of dove dark chocolate every day, sometimes two. It keeps my cravings at bay and feels like a small, individually packaged indulgence. I also have Fiber one chocolate chip Cookies sometimes. 90cals and 5 g fiber with a little Protein. Also I get kashi granola bars and will have one on days I haven't had many carbs. But mainly if I want something sweet I have something sweet, preferably something small or when out sharing with friends. And I always log it. I think problems really start when you 'lie' to yourself and don't record every drop. But that's just me and recording food doesn't feel like a diet anymore...just a way of life.

I am 3.5 months out and eat all fruits including the apple peel. Sometimes I get a little gassy from it (how great I can say that here and no one bats and eye!) but I love that feeling of biting into an apple. I can eat almost a whole apple even though that may be a lot. The only foods I struggle with are really rich stuff (can't eat some BBQ meats with sauces) and ground meat. Otherwise good to go although sometimes I wish soft serve ice cream was harder to get down than tuna!

Thanks aroundhky. I appreciate that perspective... Absence makes the heart grow fonder and all. I know you work out a lot. Ever struggle with an injury or setback that prevented you from working out? How much muscle and endurance you think I'll lose if take a week off?

I think I need to vent and a little encouragement. Saturday I did an African Dancing class...the first time I've done such an intense cardio workout in forever. It was amazing and so challenging and I kept up! But at the end, after the adrenaline wore off, I realized I had scraped all the skin off one pinkie toe and had a cut on the bottom of the other. Fast forward to today and I am having to limp as my macerated toe won't permit me to walk normally. I am worried bc I have become rather 'addicted' to my workouts. They keep my mood elevated and act as a natural antidepressant. Especially I long work days like today and gloomy weather, I feel I need it. So how do I cope? Take a few days off and let it heal or go ride the stationary bike or something? I hate that I am dependent on exercise for maintaining a positive outlook but I am. Thanks for any support. I realize this isn't a big deal, but I have a tendency to slip back into old habits (food, watching too much tv) when I don't get enough exercise.

Hahahaha I know it's not funny but I chuckled a little. Sleeve problems that others don't understand. I haven't puked luckily so not sure but I'd say don't count it. Hope it doesn't happen again!

Dammmmmn you look hot! And your skin lightened up which is interesting. Great job!

I wish I dumped sometimes. I can have any and all food with no consequences. Consider dumping from overindulging in sweets a blessing. I am struggling this week with too many desserts and wish I had something physical to keep my choices in check. I decided to do a week with no processed foods or excess sugars to 'detox' these simple carbs out of me. Damn, now I want chocolate

The only one I can tolerate is pure protein frosty chocolate with 35g protein that gnc orders for me. It's not even bad room temp. I drink one every other day or so on days I'm light on protein from my meals.